1.-Thanks
and Praise - Gracias Os Doy
In English and Spanish
Music: Fr. Thomas Pujadas, CMF
Lyrics: Traditional Claretian Prayer
St. Anthony Claret, and all Claretian missionaries, recognize
the fundamental role of Mary in our missionary vocation.
This traditional song has helped many people to persevere
in their vocation. The original Spanish version was composed
by Fr. Tomas Pujadas, CMF. It is No.15 of the 27 Songs contained
in the CLARETIAN SONGS CD.
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2.-
The Love of Christ
-La Caridad de Cristo
In Englisn and in Spanish
Music: Angel Ochagavia, CMF
Lyrics:Luis Maria Guerra, CMF
This song echoes the famous motto:"Caritas Cristi
Urget Nos". Claret, following Paul the apostle "ad
gentes", was moved always by the love of Christ. It
is also the love of Christ that impels today all Claretian
missionaries to dedicate themselve to the prophetic service
of the Word of God with all possible means.
3.-Jesus
Christ, Son, Anointed, Apostle
Music: Angel Ochagavia, CMF
Lyrics: Samuel Canilang, CMF
This song describe how Claretians look at Christ. It could
be considered a summary of the Claretian christology. Lyrics
have been inspired by different texts of the constitutions
and commentaries prepared recently by our experts in Claretian
spirituality. (Cf. Our Project of Missionary
Life N.II)
4.-
Martyrs of the Church of Jesus
- Martires de la Iglesia Martir
In Englisn and in Spanish
Music: Luis Elizalde, CMF
Lyrics: Conrado Bueno, CMF
It is the official Hymn to "The first Martyr Seminary
in the history of the Church", as described by the
Observatore Romano, after their Beatification ceremony in
Rome, on October 25, 1992. The whole Claretian seminary
community of Barbastro, Spain, recived the gift of mrtyrdom
with exemplary courage and faith.
5.-Martyrs
of Barbastro
Music: John & Jane Kubal.
Lyrics: Pedro Casaldaliga, CMF
51 Young Claretians were not afraid of losing their lives
for the sake of Christ and his Reign. They died for their
faith and missionary vocation during the religious persecution
of 1936 in Barbastro, Spain. They were beatified by Pope
John Paul II on October 25, 1992. Pedro Casaldaliga, a Claretian
bishop in Brazil, proclaims in this song their courage and
commitment.
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You may order copies of the Claretian Songs
CD
from our Manila Vocation Office: ao@claret.org
